East Texas Chapter

Welcome to the East Texas Chapter of the TRA

North Texas Region

The East Texas Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association is dedicated to serving East Texas by promoting a thriving local food & beverage industry. Through educational funding, extensive networking, and local advocacy, the East Texas Chapter seeks to fuel the community to make a better food and beverage industry and a better tomorrow. Get involved today!

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Scott Williams

East Texas Chapter Chair

Scott Williams has worked every role in the restaurant business—from busser at 16 to chef, manager, and now multi-concept owner. In 2012, he purchased San Pedro’s in Chandler, growing weekly guests from 800 to 2,400. Since then, he’s launched and expanded a portfolio of acclaimed concepts, including FD’s GrillHouse, Javi’s Restaurant, Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails, III Palms, and Villaggio del Vino—employing over 400 team members across East Texas.

A devoted husband to Maddie and father of five, Scott is driven by culinary excellence, community impact, and developing the industry’s next generation. As Chairman, he is committed to championing local restaurateurs and elevating the East Texas dining scene.